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Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald

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A reading of Tanya Lee Stones' biography of Ella Fitzgerald lets middle schoolers get up close and personal with the First Lady of Jazz. Stone recounts details of Fitzgerald's life from her early days through her experiences as a teenage runaway to her eventual global fame. Check out these questions designed to spark a lively discussion of her biography.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
famous african americans, african americans, african american culture, african american history, american music, jazz music, musicians, black history month, women's history month, the great migration, harlem, louis armstrong
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
Classroom Considerations
  • The discussion guide is designed to accompany a class reading of Tanya Lee Stones' UPclose: Ella Fitzgerald
  • The biography is available for purchase online
Pros
  • The guide includes both comprehension and critical thinking questions
Cons
  • None